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The primary care shortage is affected by rising cost of medical education, among other reasons, says

Our innovative care delivery models help reduce hospitalizations for chronically ill patients

We’re working with to improve consumers’ well-being through online & social networking interventions.

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Dr. Ikenna Okezie, : To reduce health care disparities, it's also crucial to focus on the social determinants of health

Another unnoticed chronic disease is musculoskeletal conditions, which are a leading cause of disability, says

Dr. Ikenna Okezie, : Chronic kidney disease affects millions in minority communities & goes relatively unnoticed

Dr. of asks if there are chronic diseases affecting minorities that go unnoticed & merit more attention

WellPoint's Ting: Part of patient-centered care is elevating patients' voices, helping patients share in decision-making

WellPoint's Grace Ting: the evolution toward patient-centered care is critical. Here's one way we're focusing on it:

Dr. Warren Jones says doctors need to understand the environment in which they practice to offer effective care

The shortage of primary care physicians will also increase importance of nurse-led retail health clinics, says

Nurse-led clinics offer primary care providers who can help patients manage chronic diseases like diabetes, says

One way to reverse health care disparities? Improve access to primary care & medical homes to ensure care, says Dr. Innocent

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